Report Prepared by: Mark E. Hamilton, Housing Program Supervisor, Housing Division, Development Services Department
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SUBJECT: Consider Approving a Lease Agreement with the County of Merced for Property Located at the Corner of Childs Avenue and B Street
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving a lease agreement with the County of Merced to facilitate the entitlement process associated with the development of affordable and permanent-supportive multi-family housing at the corner of Childs Avenue and B Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the lease agreement between the County of Merced and City of Merced; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute and, if necessary make minor modifications to the lease agreement described above and as attached to this report and all associated documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to modifications (identify specific changes to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (to be addressed in the motion); or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Section 200 of the City of Merced Municipal Code.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Budget.
DISCUSSION
For the past two years, City staff have been working with the County of Merced to identify potential development projects that would enhance the services available to address homelessness within the City. Through continued collaboration, City staff and the County have identified the property located at the corner of Childs Avenue and B Street as a feasible location for such development. The City of Merced released a request for proposals to evaluate the viability of the proposed affordable and permanent-supportive housing project at the subject location.
After careful evaluation and selection of a Developer to take th...
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